| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.7 km |
| Coordinates | -17.485, 167.168 |
| UTC time | 2004-01-23 00:49:14.940 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 23, 2004 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Friday, January 23, 2004 at 00:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 124.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 167.168 and latitude -17.485.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2004-01-23
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